Comparison

Space Papers vs Black Border 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Papers

Become a galactic border agent tasked with checking traveler documents and identifying illegal aliens and interdimensional parasites. Earn points to upgrade equipment and unlock new abilities to protect the galaxy from invasion.

Highlights
  • Intergalactic border agent simulation
  • Check traveler papers and identify threats
  • Arrest illegal aliens and parasites
  • Upgrade equipment and unlock abilities
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Welcome to the Intergalactic Customs Department! As a galactic planetary border agent, you'll be tasked with protecting the galaxy against bad paperwork, illegal aliens (literally), and the greatest threat of all - a transdimensional intergalactic Parasite! They are the main galactic threat and will do anything for universal domination. How good are you at identifying and arresting them? Play Space Papers: Planet’s Border and prove yourself the best intergalactic officer to protect the galaxy against the secret invasion. MISSION: INTERGALACTIC AIRPORT SECURITY As an officer of the intergalactic border patrol, your mission is only one: keep the space airport security. Check all the traveler's papers, please, and stop The Parasites from dominating the galaxy! The more enemies you can arrest, the more points you earn to upgrade equipment, the space airport scanner and even unlock new abilities and planets. Grab your space suit, prepare your intergalactic equipment, and secure the planet's border! TARGET: THE PARASITES The main threat to the planet's border security and the galaxy, The Parasites wants to dominate the universe. As a border patrol officer, check all the traveler's papers, please, and find them. They can use dangerous objects, like bananas... THAT'S RIGHT, BANANAS! Use the space airport scanner and secure the planet border. The Parasites must be arrested as soon as possible! Download Space Papers: Planet’s Border now and keep galaxy security. *Space Papers: Planet’s Border is a free offline game. However, the game has purchases of extra features and add-on packs that are optional for gameplay.

About

Black Border 2

Step into the role of a border officer, meticulously inspecting documents and using advanced tools to prevent smuggling. Make critical decisions that impact national security, with options to uphold the law or engage in corruption. Experience intense pressure and new challenges daily.

Highlights
  • Document inspection
  • Advanced scanning tools
  • Canine unit deployment
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Endless mode
  • Bus arrival management
Features
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Inspect papers, prevent smuggling—keep the border safe or profit from corruption. Ready to become a Border Police Officer? Step into the world of Black Border 2: Border Patrol Simulator and experience the intense pressure of national security. As a Customs Officer, your duty is to protect the nation from illegal smuggling. Inspect passports, scrutinize documents, and use advanced tools to make life-or-death decisions in this gripping police simulator game. Take on the duty of a Border Patrol Agent and protect your nation's borders. Your role is crucial: Document Inspection: Meticulously check passports, permits, and papers to approve or reject entrants. Advanced Tools: Utilize X-ray scanners to reveal hidden items and weigh stations to check vehicle legitimacy. Canine Unit: Deploy your loyal service dog to sniff out concealed contraband and uncover secrets. Strategic Decisions: Every choice you make impacts the safety of your country. NEW FEATURES in Black Border 2: Document Inspection: Meticulously check passports and permits to approve or reject entrants as a customs officer. Endless Mode: Test your border patrol skills in a nonstop, challenging experience. Bus Arrivals: Manage large buses and check every passenger's documents carefully. Advanced Scanning: Utilize new X-ray scanners to reveal hidden items and contraband. Weigh Stations: Ensure vehicle weights match their records, a key part of your police duty. Canine Unit: Your faithful service dog is now a crucial partner in finding hidden contraband. Each day as a border inspector brings new challenges that will push your customs police skills to the limit. Are you ready to face the pressure and become a true hero of national security? Download Black Border 2 today and get ready to defend the nation!

Screenshots

Space Papers4 screens
Black Border 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Papers at Free against Black Border 2's $0.29. Space Papers also leads on ads (none vs shown). Black Border 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Papers is free to download; Black Border 2 costs $0.29 up front. Space Papers sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Black Border 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Black Border 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Space Papers's written reviews are positive against 41% of Black Border 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Papers ships an update every 2 months, Black Border 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Papers versus Black Border 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace PapersBlack Border 2
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating3.8 (14 ratings)4.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews41.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB472 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTapps Games - Jogos EletronicosMONTE CERVINO LTD

Customer experience

Space Papers

All ratings14 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral35.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative36.0%

Black Border 2

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral21.0%
Negative37.7%

Bugs and requests

Space Papers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Black Border 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • X-ray and next button functionality issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Incorrect language translations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand gameplay with more levels and modes
  • Add more language support
  • Implement a save/load feature

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Space Papers

One-time6
  • Hard Currency Pack 01$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 02$4.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 03$9.99
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  • Hard Currency Pack 04$19.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 05$49.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 06$99.99
None

Black Border 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Papers free?
Space Papers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Black Border 2 free?
Black Border 2 costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Papers or Black Border 2?
Black Border 2 is rated higher. Space Papers averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Black Border 2 averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.
Do Space Papers or Black Border 2 have ads?
Black Border 2 shows ads; Space Papers does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Papers or Black Border 2?
Space Papers ships an update every 2 months, and Black Border 2 weekly. Most recently, Space Papers was updated on October 2, 2026 and Black Border 2 on September 29, 2026.

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